Victoria Wood: The Standard We’re Still Trying to Reach

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 19/04/2026

Ten years after her death, Victoria Wood’s influence on British comedy is still unmatched. A personal reflection on her work, her writing, and why we’re still trying to catch up.

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Fifty Posts, Too Many Opinions, and One Slight Identity Crisis

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 12/04/2026

What I learned after writing 50 comedy posts, from list to cultural analysis, and why comedy is more subjective than we admit.

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The Vicar of Dibley: Curly Wurlys, Kindness and a Quiet Comedy Revolution

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 05/04/2026

Why The Vicar of Dibley still works: character, context, controversy and Curly Wurlys in one of Britain’s most beloved sitcoms.

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Ten Sitcoms Every Comedy Writer Should Watch (Plus Three I Couldn’t Leave Out)

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 29/03/2026

If you want to write comedy, start here. Thirteen shows that changed the rules and what you can steal from each one.

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